Chapter 59: New Intelligence

Chapter 59: Chapter 59: New Intelligence

Nightfall gradually descended.

The day drew to a close.

And the daily intelligence system also arrived as promised once again.

[Daily intelligence updated]

[1: Five hundred miles north of your territory, a group of Pig Beasts will pass by, and their leader seems about to break through to Tier Three]

[2: In your western territory, within Baron Wells’ land, a peasant slave accidentally discovered that grafting bracken root with the Fire Spirit Tree increased the tree’s yield]

[3: Due to your preparation to claim compensation from Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory, Opper Lawrence, Pape Lawrence’s second son, believes the price is too high and intends to directly inherit the territory, so he decided to "frame" Eagle Territory for possessing a large iron ore deposit, and unite other Pioneer Lords and nobility to attack your territory, in hopes that neither his father nor his brother could return to the territory]

[4: A group of Groundhogs is about to pass by the right side of your large iron ore deposit, bringing back a somewhat life-force depleted Life Fruit from afar]

[5: A group of Earth Dragons will pass by the upstream area of Maine River Valley west of Eagle Ridge territory]

[6: ......]

Lines of text appeared, and looking at these words, Thor’s pupils involuntarily constricted suddenly.

His sight instantly fixed on the third piece of intelligence.

Thor had not expected this; he had just been considering what choice to make.

The daily intelligence unexpectedly gave him such an answer.

The so-called choice simply did not exist.

This world also had fools beyond his imagination.

Requesting compensation was something he would do regardless of the choice.

After all, capturing a Baron could be an opportunity to obtain substantial compensation, which was even more appropriate than directly destroying a Baron’s territory.

Although in the Northern Province, strength was the determinant of everything.

Even if he destroyed the Lawrence territory, no one would hold him accountable.

But the problem was, destroying the Lawrence Clan wouldn’t necessarily gain him more; leaving them intact could yield more compensation and it would be continuous.

Moreover, doing so could potentially affect his reputation.

This would not be good for his future development.

Under normal circumstances, their territory would be extremely willing to provide this compensation.

Because compared to the death of a Lord and many Elite Knights, merely compensating some Gold Coins was something everyone would accept, even if the price was high, they would still agree.

After all, the strong were most important to a Lord.

But this was only under normal circumstances.

In the previous world, there was a fool like Hu the Second, and this world seemed to have them too.

There really was someone who, regardless of their own father and brother, and so many strong individuals, would act so foolishly.

Even Thor, at this moment, was at a loss for words, not knowing how to describe it.

It was utterly and hopelessly foolish.

"It seems the next step needs to be thorough!"

After a moment of speechlessness, Thor sighed softly.

He no longer considered the first choice but began pondering the second one.

Since there was no choice, he acted decisively.

As for the surrounding Lords and nobility, he was not overly concerned.

Around the Maine River Valley, the strongest was Lawrence’s territory; even though there were other nobles and strong Pioneer Lords around, their strength was average, and combined, he could still manage.

At worst, he would just move the remaining two Magic Crystal Cannons there.

With five Magic Crystal Cannons,

as long as there wasn’t a large-scale Beastman Tribe assault, there shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

Thoughts flowed.

Night passed gradually.

The morning sun spilled its light.

Thor first found the group of Groundhogs and obtained the life-force depleted Life Fruit.

Then he summoned Steve.

"Sir!"

Steve spoke respectfully.

"Send people to temporarily transport the two Magic Crystal Cannons from Eagle Territory over!"

"Also, send a letter to Lawrence’s territory, informing them of the battle defeat, and demand compensation from them: Pape Lawrence is three thousand Gold Coins, Lawrence is one thousand Gold Coins, five hundred Gold Coins for each Official Knight, one hundred Gold Coins for each Apprentice Knight, and additionally, they must pay us three thousand peasant slaves and two thousand Gold Coins as war compensation."

Thor spoke slowly, but the content caused Steve’s eyebrows to twitch uncontrollably.

The two Magic Crystal Cannons were fine, but this so-called compensation of their Lord’s was like tearing up a ticket.

The value was simply outrageous.

In total, it would probably be over ten thousand Gold Coins, and if Lawrence’s territory could compensate that, then it would indeed be a miracle.

"What? Is there a problem?"

Thor smiled lightly, looking at the hesitant Steve.

"Sir, this price, the Lawrence family probably......!"

Steve opened his mouth but couldn’t finish his sentence.

But his meaning was quite evident even without finishing the sentence.

"Just do as I say!"

"That’s none of your concern!"

Thor waved his hand, signaling not to worry.

"Yes!"

Steve, filled with questions, bowed and retreated.

Watching Steve leave, a smile appeared on Thor’s face.

This compensation, indeed, he intended it so the other party wouldn’t pay.

Since the daily intelligence had already informed him that Lawrence’s territory didn’t intend to pay, he might as well set it higher.

On the one hand, it could further provoke the other side’s thoughts to unite with other lords.

On the other hand,

If he could deal with other lords by then,

his gains would be even greater.

That was Thor’s plan and preparation.

"I’d better make a trip back!"

"I might need to ask Neil Morton for help!"

Thor murmured to himself, retracting his thoughts.

With the two Magic Crystal Cannons transported out, and a large force gathered at the mine, Eagle Territory would certainly be vulnerable.

Thor didn’t know how many people that fool would contact.

To be safe, he needed to discuss with Neil Morton.

At least to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Previously he had this plan,

but mostly he was confident because of the two Magic Crystal Cannons.

Now it’s completely different.

And after thoughts swirling, Thor quickly tidied up and led his men and horses back to Eagle Territory.

A day later.

His figure arrived at Eagle Territory.

Meanwhile, Steve’s letter demanding compensation also reached Lawrence’s territory.

When the news of Baron Pape Lawrence’s defeat and capture returned, the entire Lawrence territory went into an uproar.

Panic and fear inevitably spread.

Disquiet filled the air constantly.

As Baron Pape Lawrence’s wife, Renee Black was undoubtedly more frantic.